Graeme McDowell rose to 7th in ranking in the World of Golf

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) –

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Graeme McDowell is flying high in the air as he rose to seventh ranking in the world after his outstanding victory against Tiger Woods in California.

McDowell, who moves up four places in the rankings, added the title to his US Open, Wales Open and Andalucia Masters triumphs this year.

Rory McIlroy slips one position to 11th despite his fourth place in the US. Lee Westwood has extended his lead over Woods at the top of the rankings. Westwood is now 0.8 points ahead of the former number one.